The Parental Panic of "Adolescence"
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The Parental Panic of "Adolescence"
""Adolescence" is a gripping exploration of the factors leading a teenager to commit murder, told through the eyes of conflicted adults, revealing broader societal issues."
"The series doesn’t follow a typical crime narrative; instead, it grips the audience with the question of why Jamie killed his classmate, emphasizing adult perspectives."
"Adolescence," a new Netflix drama, begins with the startling arrest of thirteen-year-old Jamie Miller for murder. The series shifts focus from typical crime storytelling to a deeper exploration of the underlying reasons behind the violence. Viewed through the perspectives of adults—his parents, a psychologist, and a detective—the narrative portrays their emotional turmoil and the societal pressures involved. Each of the four episodes, filmed in a single take, unfolds in real time, heightening the tension and immersing viewers in Jamie's tragic situation while revealing his disconnection from adult expectations.
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